Preferred supplier to Red Diamond Distribution
Independent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has been awarded preferred supplier status by Red Diamond Distribution (RDD), the UK distributors of Mitsubishi forklift trucks.
Half million pound fine after box fall killed man
A Plymouth company has been fined £500,000 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a stack of boxes of frozen fish fell on him.
Collapsible containers launch
BITO Storage Solutions is introducing its new EQ range of collapsible containers at IMHX 2016 as a space saving Euro-container option for transporting goods.
BITO red tape for IMHX 2016
A highlight of IMHX 2016 promises to be an innovative driverless intralogistics transport solution from BITO Storage Systems.
Best of both worlds
Doosan at IMHX offers all your forklift requirements in one place: products, services, design, innovation, support and after-sales.
New small parts storage bins released
Exporta Global has launched its latest product range – small parts storage bins – which are suitable for organising and storing small items such as nuts and bolts or larger items such as tools and equipment.
Free guidance published on preventing trailer rollaways
The guide has been produced by an industry working group made up of members of the Transportation and Logistics Forum, which is chaired by the HSE.
Operator killed after forklift overturns on road
A worker was crushed to death by his forklift after he clipped a kerb on Glenburn Road in East Kilbride, Scotland today.
Risks increased by unaccredited in-house training
Many employers are choosing to purchase or deliver in-house forklift training unaware that, unlike accredited training, this may not comply with the required legal or best practice standards, warns RTITB.
Dense storage cube
A fleet of Flexi HiMAX articulated forklift trucks is at the heart of a new high-bay warehouse recently opened by one of the UK’s leading suppliers of disposable products and packaging to the food industry.
National Logistics Academy launches to fill skills gap
The Academy has assembled a nationwide network of logistics training providers to deliver a uniform product from 45 locations in England, Scotland and Wales, all working under a single National Logistics Academy brand.
Low cost AGV promises hassle-free operation
SSI Schaefer has released the Weasel AGV, which is designed to bring flexibility and scalability to warehouse transport processes.
Taking a leading role
Kathryn Lewis, operations director of Advanced Supply Chain won Leader of the Year at the recent FTA Everywoman Awards for her efforts turning around the operation of a key warehouse for client Ultra Finishing, a bathroom product supplier. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited Kathryn at the Bolton facility to find out how she completed the transformation.
Widest range – narrowest aisles
For over 50 years, customer experience and feedback have been key drivers in our war against wasted storage space. The continual development and introduction of innovative products and solutions has been brought to market by listening to the needs of those customers and trade partners, says Translift Bendi.
IMHX sets out stall with impressive breadth of suppliers
Organiser Informa Exhibitions outlines how IMHX 2016 will feature an impressive breadth of suppliers, showcasing the latest in materials handling, logistics and supply chain solutions.
High-tech in the fork tip
Vetter and Motec have pooled their expertise to create a futuristics forklift safety solution, allowing operators to see behind their load via cameras mounted on the forks.
Skills for the future
The upcoming IMHX show will take a close look at skills in logistics, so this feature has a sneak peek at what will be on offer and takes a broader look at skills in the logistics industry, with the launch of the National Logistics Academy, as well as reaction to Brexit.
Smart pallet launches with embedded chips
Dutch start-up company Ahrma has launched what it has called a revolutionary pallet.
In-depth study of major manufacturer’s forklift safety
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd is a company that emphasises empowerment of its workforce to be involved in all aspects of the business. The employees created a forklift safety initiative at its huge Livingston facilities to change operations from the bottom up. HSS editor Simon Duddy visited the team to hear their story.
Rising above the pain
Former warehouse worker Lisa Ramos gave a powerful presentation at the recent FLTA Safety Conference, relaying how her life was turned upside down when a forklift reversed into her.
